UCBDD
October 30, 2025

UCBDD seeks renewal of crucial levy

 

Editor’s note: This is the continuation of a weeklong series of stories detailing candidates and issues appearing before Union County voters on the Nov. 4 ballot.

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By Michael Williamson, Richwood Gazette

One issue all residents in Union County will see on the ballot this November is a levy for the Board of Developmental Disabilities.

The UCBDD is seeking a 3.8-mill renewal levy for five years which, according to ballot language, will fund both programs and services and for the acquisition, construction, renovation, financing, maintenance and operation of developmental disabilities facilities.

“This is a renewal levy from 2002 an…

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